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    Nov 21, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. Retailers, shoppers preparing for post-Thanksgiving frenzy

    Door-busters, bargains and sales — oh my!
    cj.lovelace@herald-mail.com
    Door-busters, bargains and sales — oh my! Black Friday is just hours away and area retailers — including most stores at the Valley Mall and Hagerstown Premium Outlets — are gearing up for midnight openings on the biggest holiday...

    Tags: Gifts, J. Crew, Tommy Hilfiger Corp., AAA, Foot Locker Incorporated

    2. Aug 6, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Comptroller touts Md.'s sales tax-free week as jump-start to fall shopping

    Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot was at Hagerstown Premium Outlets Monday to raise awareness of this year’s Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, during which there is no sales tax on footwear and apparel costing less than $100.
    caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.com
    Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot was at Hagerstown Premium Outlets Monday to raise awareness of this year’s Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, during which there is no sales tax on footwear and apparel costing less than $100. This year’s tax-...

    Tags: Services and Shopping, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Corporate Officers, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Maryland General Assembly

    3. Dec 24, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. Last-minute buyers top off strong Christmas shopping season

    It’s that time for caroling, eggnog, holiday cheer — and for some, a frantic dash to the mall.
    It’s that time for caroling, eggnog, holiday cheer — and for some, a frantic dash to the mall. Last-minute shoppers hit stores on Christmas Eve in a surge that is expected to top off an unexpectedly strong holiday shopping season. Among...

    Tags: Manhattan (New York City), J. Crew, Toys "R" Us, Inc., Christmas, Religious Festivals

    4. Jun 14, 2013 |Column| South Bend Tribune

  4. Father's Day spending is up

    But it still falls short of what's spent on Mom
    But it still falls short of what's spent on Mom Melena Houser Estrada and her friend Mackenzie Campbell, both 7, stood side by side in the card aisle of the Grape Road Mishawaka Meijer on Thursday. Each girl picked up a card, read it carefully, then...

    Tags: Texas Roadhouse Incorporated, Sports, Personal Service, Father's Day, Mother's Day

    5. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Auto dealers drive May retail sales up past expectations

    Retail sales improved in May as thawing temperatures and more cheerful shoppers caused a boost at car dealerships and home improvement stores, according to government figures.
    Retail sales improved in May as thawing temperatures and more cheerful shoppers caused a boost at car dealerships and home improvement stores, according to government figures. Last month, the gauge rose 0.6% from April to $421.1 billion in sales -- a 4....

    Tags: Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator, Consumers

    6. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Cars, home improvement give April retail sales a boost

    Spring’s arrival late in April gave retail sales a light boost as Americans emerged from hibernation to spend on cars, gardening goods and building supplies.
    Spring’s arrival late in April gave retail sales a light boost as Americans emerged from hibernation to spend on cars, gardening goods and building supplies. From March to April, sales rose a slight 0.1% after declining a revised 0.5% from...

    Tags: Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Petroleum Industry, Home Improvement, Economic Indicator

    7. May 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Retail sales edged up in April

    Did you get out and shop in April?
    Did you get out and shop in April? Retail sales numbers released today show improving consumer confidence and more spending in stores. The National Retail Federation reported a 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted sales gain from March to April,...

    Tags: Services and Shopping, U.S. Department of Commerce, Vehicles, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Consumer Confidence

    8. May 11, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  8. Mom will thank you for this useful gift

    Before we recently reconnected with Barbara Edelman in Emmaus to hear more about her Mother's Day herb gift idea, she offered something that really piqued our interest.
    Before we recently reconnected with Barbara Edelman in Emmaus to hear more about her Mother's Day herb gift idea, she offered something that really piqued our interest. "I have a surprise for you," Barbara said. "You're going to love it." Such a...

    Tags: Allentown, South Whitehall Township, Emmaus, Mother's Day, Whitehall

    9. May 28, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Kimberly McBroom's Blog

    Tuesday, May 28 Hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend!  Of course, having yesterday off makes today feel like a Monday...  We had perfect weather for all of the Memorial Day remembrance events. It's so important to take a moment and honor those who...

    Tags: Twins, Gene Simmons, CBS Corp., Karate, Soccer

    10. May 6, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  10. Senate bill lets states tax Internet purchases

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you.
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you. The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would empower states to collect sales taxes for purchases made over...

    Tags: Amazon.com Inc., E-Commerce Industry, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Elections, Government

    11. May 4, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  11. Give mom a little herb for Mother's Day

    Mother's Day is just a week away and people everywhere are struggling to think of the right gift. For the right price, of course.
    Mother's Day is just a week away and people everywhere are struggling to think of the right gift. For the right price, of course. The holiday presents a dilemma for a cheapster. You want to spend just enough to show mom you love her, and not a penny...

    Tags: Parsley, Allentown, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Tomatoes, Emmaus

    12. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Electronics on list of Mother's Day gifts, says National Retail Federation

    It’s no longer just flowers and jewelry for moms on Mother’s Day.
    Sun Sentinel
    It’s no longer just flowers and jewelry for moms on Mother’s Day. Shoppers are going beyond the traditional gifts and adding electronics to their list. About 14 percent of consumers nationwide are planning to spend more than $2.3 billion...

    Tags: Electronics, Science and Technology, Mother's Day

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